USPTO serial 85731796
CHALLENGER
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 13, 2015
- Examiner
- RICHARDSON, JENNIFER D
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
Status 800 means the registration was renewed after acceptable combined Section 8 and Section 9 filings. The mark remains registered for another 10-year term with active federal protection. Calendar the next Section 8 and 9 deadline in 10 years and maintain monitoring.
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Owner
ARLINGTON, VA, US
The Corporate Executive Board Company
Arlington, VA, US
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CHALLENGER PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION, INC.
Philadelphia, PA, US
Other trademarks owned by CHALLENGER PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION, INC.
ARLINGTON, VA, US
The Corporate Executive Board Company
Arlington, VA, US
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Michael A. Geller
Michael A. Geller DLA Piper LLP (US)P.O Box 64807Chicago, IL 60664-0807United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | Printed matter, namely, books, handouts and workbooks in the field of corporate best practices, sales professional development, support and management; printed instructional and teaching material in the field of corporate best practices, sales professional development, support and management; books in the field of corporate best practices, sales professional development, support and management; [ Printed periodical publications in the field of corporate best practices, sales professional development, support and management; leaflets about corporate best practices, sales professional development, support and management; ] printed forms and questionnaires on corporate best practices, sales professional development, support and management [ ; articles of stationery; office requisites, other than furniture, namely, paper embossers, writing implements, and notepads ] | ACTIVE | Jul 1, 2012 |
| 035 | Business management advice and assistance; consultancy and expert services all relating to business, namely, business consulting services and business efficiency expert services; personnel management advice; [ data processing, data verification, namely, employment verification and data management for business purposes, namely, information and data compiling and analyzing relating to business management; ] commercial and personnel information services, namely, information about commercial management and information about personnel management; employment and personnel consultancy and management services; arranging and conducting business and commercial conferences; statistical studies, namely, compilation of statistics and provision of statistical information, all relating to personnel recruitment; [ career advice, namely, employment counseling in the field of sales opportunities; ] testing of individuals to determine employment skills; consultancy services relating to the assessment, development and application of human resource; business information and advisory services; preparations of business reports, all relating to the foregoing; information services, namely, providing educational information in the field of business [ ; career advice, namely, providing employment information in the field of recruitment, careers, job resources and listing, and resumes ] | ACTIVE | Jul 30, 2012 |
| 041 | Educational courses, instructional courses and training services in the field of business, personnel management, vocational testing and guidance, personality testing, and psychological examination; arranging and conducting educational and training conferences in the field of corporate best practices, sales professional development, support and management and seminars in the field of corporate best practices, sales professional development, support and management [ ; production of sound and video recordings; lease and rental of instruction and teaching materials ] | ACTIVE | Jan 1, 2013 |
| 042 | Providing online non-downloadable software for use by personnel to perform vocational testing and provide vocational guidance and to perform personality testing and psychological examination to assess career opportunities and aid in vocational placement | ACTIVE | Jul 30, 2012 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 2, 2026 | RNL1 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Feb 2, 2026 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Jan 26, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 22, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 13, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 27, 2023 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Jul 27, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 27, 2023 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Jul 27, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 27, 2023 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jul 27, 2023 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 1, 2022 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 1, 2022 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Oct 1, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 5, 2022 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 13, 2020 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 16, 2019 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jan 16, 2019 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 11, 2019 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Jan 11, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 14, 2018 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Oct 24, 2018 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Oct 13, 2015 | R.PR | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER | Your trademark is registered on the Principal Register — the strongest form of federal trademark protection. You may use the ® symbol for the covered goods and services. Maintenance filings (Section 8 and renewals) are required to keep the registration alive. |
| Sep 11, 2015 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE MAILED | — |
| Sep 10, 2015 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 27, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 27, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 21, 2015 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Jun 3, 2015 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Feb 26, 2015 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Feb 25, 2015 | CNRT | SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Feb 5, 2015 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED | — |
| Feb 4, 2015 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 4, 2015 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 29, 2015 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jan 29, 2015 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Jan 29, 2015 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Jan 29, 2015 | EISU | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED | The applicant filed a Statement of Use with specimens showing the mark in actual commerce. The USPTO will review the filing for compliance. If accepted, the mark can proceed to registration; if deficient, the USPTO may issue a requirement or office action. |
| Aug 14, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED | — |
| Aug 13, 2014 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 11, 2014 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Aug 11, 2014 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Mar 4, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED | — |
| Mar 3, 2014 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 2, 2014 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 12, 2014 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Feb 12, 2014 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Aug 13, 2013 | NOAM | NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT | A Notice of Allowance means your intent-to-use application cleared examination and opposition but is not registered yet. You must file a Statement of Use showing the mark in commerce, or request an extension, before the deadline — usually six months from the notice date. |
| Jun 18, 2013 | PUBO | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | Your mark was published in the USPTO Official Gazette for a 30-day opposition window. During that period, third parties who believe they would be harmed can file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, prosecution usually continues toward registration or a Notice of Allowance. |
| May 29, 2013 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 16, 2013 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| May 13, 2013 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| May 2, 2013 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 2, 2013 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| May 2, 2013 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| May 2, 2013 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Apr 26, 2013 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Apr 26, 2013 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Apr 26, 2013 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Apr 6, 2013 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 5, 2013 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 5, 2013 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Jan 23, 2013 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Jan 22, 2013 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Jan 15, 2013 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 21, 2012 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Sep 21, 2012 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |